POSITION DESCRIPTION
A laborer, or general laborer, is responsible for performing various tasks to aid daily operations at a construction site. Their duties will include to assist operating and maintaining various machines, load and unload frequently heavy materials, and follow directions from supervisors and other skilled tradesmen. To do well in this role you should be physically capable, reliable and a hard worker.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Operate and care for construction equipment and machines.
2. Maintain all safety standards, adhering to all construction safety standards including wearing correct safety equipment and use caution when operating heavy equipment.
3. Help equipment operators, and other skilled laborers when necessary.
4. Prep construction sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards.
5. Load and unload construction materials.
6. Put together and take apart temporary structures, such as traffic control devices, barriers and shoring.
7. Remove, fill or compact earth roads.
8. Assist contractors on projects.
9. Ability to learn on-the-job training.
10. Perform site clean-up
11. Follow instructions from supervisors.
12. Other job related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
1. Physical dexterity, stamina and excellent hand-eye coordination with the ability to: grasp, assemble and lift objects, stand, sit and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bend, climb ladders onto equipment or other objects, and potentially lie down.
2. Lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. or more.
3. Ability to safely operate various vehicles and equipment.
4. Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines.
5. Ability to work in all weather.
6. Workers must be punctual and reliable.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)
1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Must have valid driver’s license or must be able to obtain driver’s license at time of employment.
3. Experience as general laborer in construction is preferred, but not required.
4. Commitment to workplace safety.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE
1. Attentive to details and alert at all times to ensure safety.
2. Familiarity with power and hand tools is essential.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe and Native American/Indian Preference; Employment preferences to members of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone and to members of federally-recognized Indian Tribes shall apply to this position pursuant to the Tribe’s Personnel Policies. Persons of Tribe and/or Indian ancestry and wish to claim these employment preferences should submit a copy of the Tribal Enrollment Card/Certification indicating the name of the Tribe they are enrolled with.
U.S. Veteran’s Preference; Preference to opportunities to veterans honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces shall apply to this position pursuant to the Tribe’s Personnel Policies.
Equal Opportunity Employer; The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national original, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, genetics or membership or non-membership in any employee organization, except as allowed by Federal and/or Tribal Law.
Drug Free Workplace; The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe is a drug-free workplace. All employees are subject to a pre-employment and random drug screens.
Background Checks; All employees must be able to pass a background check per the Tribe's Background Check Policy.
Position Description Limitations; this position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Tribe and the employee, and is subject to change by the Council as the needs of the Tribe and the requirements of the job change. This position description is not intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by any employee in this position and is not intended to reflect all duties performed within the position.
Pay: $17.22 - $20.56 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
